US Distribution Leader: Strategy, Resilience & Compliance

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 433,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Roche in South San Francisco seeks a US Distribution Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations and strategic oversight of the US Distribution Network, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and resilience across market demands. You will guide cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement while aligning with commercial strategy and regulatory standards.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma distribution, strong leadership, and expertise in cGMP/DSCSA, with SAP TMS/EWM

Qualifications

• 15+ years of total supply chain/distribution experience.
• Experience in regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device distribution.
• Proven senior leadership with enterprise-wide impact.
• Experience managing multi-node networks and 3PL.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and DSCSA serialization.
• Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive distribution strategy across a multi-node network.
• Provide people leadership and build an engaged culture.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, OTIF, budget, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage risk mitigation and business continuity planning.
• Optimize SAP TMS and EWM interfaces with IT and logistics teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP TMS

SAP EWM

Job description

Roche in South San Francisco seeks a US Distribution Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations and strategic oversight of the US Distribution Network, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and resilience across market demands. You will guide cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement while aligning with commercial strategy and regulatory standards.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma distribution, strong leadership, and expertise in cGMP/DSCSA, with SAP TMS/EWM